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September 25, 2017 · Boeing 737-8H4 8H4 · N500WR
Sioux City, IA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 25, 2017
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 172 uninjured
Location
Sioux City, IA
Aircraft
Boeing 737-8H4 8H4 (2014)
Tail Number
N500WR
Operator
Southwest Airlines
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
DCA17CA217
On September 25, 2017, at about 1600 CDT, Southwest Airlines flight 1813, B737-800, N500WR, was enroute to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles, California, when the "A" position flight attendant accidentally poured hot water onto his hand. The injured flight attendant was able to complete duties but was pulled from his trip upon landing. After returning home, the flight attendant visited a doctor who diagnosed him with second degree burns. There were 6 crew and 167 passengers onboard and the flight was operating under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 as a domestic scheduled passenger flight from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago, Illinois, to LAX.
NTSB Probable Cause
the flight attendant accidentally pouring hot water on his hand which resulted in a 2nd degree burn.
Full Narrative
On September 25, 2017, at about 1600 CDT, Southwest Airlines flight 1813, B737-800, N500WR, was enroute to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles, California, when the "A" position flight attendant accidentally poured hot water onto his hand. The injured flight attendant was able to complete duties but was pulled from his trip upon landing. After returning home, the flight attendant visited a doctor who diagnosed him with second degree burns. There were 6 crew and 167 passengers onboard and the flight was operating under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 as a domestic scheduled passenger flight from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago, Illinois, to LAX.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 737-8H4 8H4
Tail NumberN500WR
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorSouthwest Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsCfm International · CFM56-7BE/F · Turbofan | Cfm International · CFM56-7BE/F · Turbofan
Seats185
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 172 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured172
Total173
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0